Abstract: Electric power tools with safety brakes that include impulse solenoids and methods of operating the electric power tools. The electric power tools include an implement holder configured to hold an implement, which is configured to perform an operation on a workpiece. The electric power tools also include a motor, which is configured to actuate the implement holder to move the implement, and a safety brake. The safety brake includes a brake assembly configured to be transitioned between a disengaged configuration, in which the brake assembly permits motion of the implement, and an engaged configuration, in which the brake assembly resists motion of the implement. The safety brake also includes an actuator assembly configured to selectively provide a motive force to transition the brake assembly from the disengaged configuration to the engaged configuration. The actuator assembly includes an impulse solenoid and solenoid drive circuitry.

Abstract: A controller for controlling a motor of a drill comprising an output of a signal for controlling a speed of rotation of the motor, a processor for producing the signal, wherein the signal is automatically varied according to a waveform, wherein one or more characteristics of the waveform is determined by a material to be drilled and a diameter of the bit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a measuring body for verifying geometrical deviations in a 3-axis machine tool comprising a base plate, a first wall which is arranged on the base plate and projects perpendicularly from the base plate, a second wall which is arranged on the base plate and projects perpendicularly from the base plate wherein a first row of holes and a second row of holes are formed in the base plate, wherein the first wall has, at an upper exposed region, a stepped region with a plurality of steps and wherein the second wall has, at an upper exposed region, a stepped region with a plurality of steps. The invention further relates to a 3-axis machine tool having a measuring body of this kind, and to a method for verifying and compensating geometrical deviations of the 3-axis machine tool.

Abstract: A method for producing a metal belt, in which the metal belt is ground at least on one side over essentially the entire surface. In a first step, a transverse curvature in the direction of the belt width is produced on the metal belt by straightening machining, wherein a first side of the metal belt is convexly shaped and a second side of the metal belt opposite the first side is at least planar or concave in shape, and in a second step, the course of the belt thickness in the direction of the belt width is changed to a uniform course of a value of the belt thickness.

Abstract: A honing sheath device for honing a blade using a rigidly supported soft and smooth surface includes a tool with a handle and a rigid member extending from the handle. A sheath constructed of a flexible material is deployable around the rigid member of the tool to produce a rigidly supported soft and smooth surface for honing blades.

Abstract: A retainer is disposed around a holding region 39 of a polygonal substrate WF in a top ring for holding the polygonal substrate WF with a surface to be polished facing downward. The retainer 30 includes a plurality of retainer main bodies 3 disposed around the holding region 39 independently along respective sides of the polygonal substrate WF. At least one of the plurality of retainer main bodies 3 includes a first securing surface (first surface 3a), a first opposed surface (second surface 3b), a second securing surface (third surface 3c), and a second opposed surface (fourth surface 3d).

Abstract: A method for controlling and/or monitoring a workpiece machining process where a tool having a working surface is brought into contact with a surface of a workpiece to be machined via a feed movement. In the machining process, the tool and/or workpiece rotate about a tool axis and/or workpiece axis. The feed movement occurs while the tool and/or workpiece are rotating and an auxiliary medium is introduced into a region between a working surface of the tool and a surface of the workpiece to be machined. Bending moments and/or forces acting transversely to the tool axis or workpiece axis and/or torques occurring during rotation of the tool about the tool axis and/or during rotation of the workpiece about the workpiece axis are captured in a time-resolved manner. A status of the approach process is inferred from the values and/or time profiles of the captured bending moments, forces and/or torques.

Abstract: A conditioning assembly, a method for manufacturing the same, and an assembled conditioner using the same are provided. The conditioning assembly includes a composite substrate and a dressing part. The composite substrate includes a porous reinforced structure and a filling material. The filling material covers the porous reinforced structure and fills into the inside of the porous reinforced structure. The dressing part is combined with the composite substrate.

Abstract: A cavitation nozzle is disclosed, including a plate, a hollow body, and a cap removably engaged with the hollow body and holding the plate against a distal end of the hollow body. The plate may have a central aperture and a distal surface, wherein the distal surface is bisected by a groove and the hollow body is configured to deliver high pressure fluid through the central aperture. The delivered high pressure fluid may be discharged as a cavitating jet.

Abstract: A method and apparatus entrain particles in a flow of blast fluid from a flow of transport fluid with particles entrained therein, in which an effectual amount of the transport fluid is vented or extracted prior to the entrainment of the particles in the flow of blast fluid.

Abstract: A grinding system is presented that includes a grinding wheel with a coolant channel coupled to a coolant exit. The coolant channel extends through a grinding layer of the grinding wheel. The coolant exit is on an active grinding surface of the grinding wheel. The grinding system also includes a mounting feature configured to couple the grinding wheel to a grinding machine. The grinding system also includes a coolant distribution component configured to receive coolant and provide it through the coolant channel to the coolant exit point.

Abstract: A hand-held sanding apparatus has an adjustable flexibility. The sanding apparatus includes a flexible handle with a plurality of preformed rod channels. One or more rods are configured for insertion into the rod channels, wherein the one or more rods adjust a flexibility of the sanding apparatus. A flexible base member is attached to a lower surface of the flexible handle and includes a precisely smooth bottom surface configured for attachment to an abrasive material. The flexible base member may comprise a polycarbonate material, and the flexible handle may comprise a rubber material.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses a knife sharpener with a wooden holder, comprising a main body, a supporting seat and an inclined-plane body. The supporting seat is in fixed connection with the inclined-plane body by mortise, tenon and wood glue; the bottom of the supporting seat and the inclined-plane body are coplanar, and the width of the supporting seat is smaller than the inclined-plane body's; both the corners of the bottom of the supporting seat and the inclined-plane body are provided with anti-skid legs; the inner supporting seat is provided with some knife slots I which are parallel with the inclined-surface of the supporting seat; the top of the inclined-plane body is provided with the knife slots II which are provided with a knife sharpener on the one side, increasing the knife holder functions and space utilization, thus extending the service life and improving the convenience of operation.

Abstract: The invention relates to vise pivotal jaws for holding irregular shaped objects and that are modular to work on various sized prior art vises. Also relates to pivotal jaws having aid to return back to a neutral center position. The design allows ease of disassembly for cleaning and reassembly.

Abstract: A quick connector for connecting two sections together. The sections have a first end and a second end. A body member is configured to be mounted to the first section at the first end. The body member partially extends from the first end and is configured for insertion into the second end of the second section. A locking member is mounted for movement with respect to the body member between a locked and unlocked position. The locking member engages the second section when in the locked position locking the first and second sections together, the locking member disengages from the second section when in the unlocked position unlocking the first and second sections.

Abstract: Provided is a device for automatically fixing a workpiece. The device for automatically fixing a workpiece includes a jig base provided in one side of a device table, and forming a place where the workpiece is placed and fixed to be machined into a finished product, a hole clamp coupled to the jig base and inserted into a hole formed in the workpiece placed on the jig base to selectively clamp the hole, and a clamp driving portion provided on the device table, connected to the hole clamp, and driving the hole clamp to clamp or unclamp the hole of the workpiece.

Abstract: A synchronously linkable hand tool includes a base, a rotation mechanism, a first driven mechanism and a second driven mechanism. The rotation mechanism is rotatably connected to the base and includes a driving gear. The first driven mechanism is disposed on the base and includes a first driven gear and a first locking/unlocking member connected to and rotated by the first driven gear. The second driven mechanism is disposed on the base and includes a second driven gear and a second locking/unlocking member connected to and rotated by the second driven gear. The first driven gear and the second driven gear are rotated by the driving gear to synchronously rotate the first locking/unlocking member and the second locking/unlocking member. Therefore, the force is uniform during locking or unlocking to avoid damage to the workpiece.

Abstract: A tool comprises a housing, an electric motor positioned in the housing, and a drive assembly including an output shaft having a driving end portion. The output shaft extends from the housing such that a tool element for performing work on a workpiece is attachable to the output shaft. A retainer assembly is positioned about an outer surface of the driving end portion. The retainer assembly has a proximal end adjacent to the housing.

Abstract: A torque limiter and/or torque indicator having a distal component, a handle and a torsion component therebetween. The torsion wire can be comprised of a super elastic material that provides a torque plateau preventing over-torquing of an item to be driven, e.g., a bone screw. The torsion component can be a torsion wire or can be a torsion spring. The torsion component can be a single wire or multiple wires. The torsion component can be offset from the axis of rotation of the device.

Abstract: A power tool system includes a hydraulic power tool. The hydraulic power tool includes a hydraulic drive, a sensor, and a first electronic processor. The sensor is configured to detect an operational parameter of the hydraulic drive during an operation by the hydraulic drive. The first electronic processor is configured to store a plurality of data points based on the operational parameter detected during the operation and send the plurality of data points to an external device. The external device includes a display screen and a second electronic processor configured to receive the plurality of data points from the hydraulic power tool, control the display screen to display an expected data point for the operational parameter for the operation, and control the display screen to display an actual data curve based on the plurality of data points, the actual data curve overlaid on the expected data point.

Abstract: A clip installation tool that includes a shaft defining a first bore centered around a central axis. The first bore receives a spring therein. The clip installation tool further includes a movable portion partially disposed within the first bore and in contact with the spring. The movable portion defines a second bore. The clip installation tool further includes a stopper extending at least partially within the second bore and a handle coupled to the shaft.

Abstract: A tool bit includes a body formed from a first material and defining an axis of rotation, and a tip coupled to the body and formed from a second material different than the first material. The tip includes a bottom face joined to the body, a front face, a back face opposite the front face, a first side face, a second side face opposite the first side face, and a plurality of top faces opposite the bottom face. The plurality of top faces includes a first top face extending from the first side face toward the axis of rotation and a second top face extending from the second side face toward the axis of rotation. The first top face is perpendicular to the axis of rotation. The second top face is obliquely angled relative to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: A torque output tool includes a housing; an electric motor disposed in the housing; an output shaft capable of being connected to a working accessory and driving the working accessory to rotate; and a transmission assembly. The transmission assembly includes a drive wheel drivable by the electric motor to drive the output shaft to rotate about a first axis; a shaft lock ring disposed around the output shaft; and multiple locking posts disposed in the shaft lock ring and around the output shaft. The torque output tool further includes a spacer disposed between the drive wheel and the shaft lock ring and used for separating the locking posts from at least part of the drive wheel.

Abstract: A power tool including a primary housing and a motor assembly connectable to a cutting tool. The motor assembly is configured to drive the cutting tool. A secondary housing is mounted within the primary housing. At least one first dampening system is coupled between the primary housing and the motor assembly. At least one second dampening system is coupled between the primary housing and the secondary housing. The at least one first dampening system and the at least one second dampening system are configured to reduce vibrations in the secondary housing generated by the motor assembly.

Abstract: The hand-held power tool (1) includes a transmission housing (24) for receiving a transmission (23), a motor housing (25) for receiving a motor (5), a bearing plate (28) arranged between the transmission housing (24) and the motor housing (25) for mounting a shaft (21) of the motor (5), at least one first screw (32) which fastens the bearing plate (28) to the motor housing (25), wherein the first screw (32) is not in engagement with the transmission housing (24), and at least one second screw (33) which fastens the transmission housing (24) to the bearing plate (28), wherein the second screw (33) is not in engagement with the motor housing (25).

Abstract: A power tool having a first handle, a second handle, and a main body, wherein the second handle projects beyond a rear side of the main body of the power tool by a length a in order to protect the power tool in the event of a fall. In other words, this means that the second handle projects beyond the main body of the power tool in a rear spatial direction and thus forms an overlap to protect the power tool and especially the rechargeable batteries thereof.

Abstract: A device that integrates the functions of a stud-finder and drill into a single handheld system is provided. The device for locating a hidden structural member (stud) and inserting a fastener through a substrate member (drywall) into the hidden structural member includes a fastening tool and a sensor assembly. The fastening tool includes a housing and means for driving the fastener through the substrate and into the structural member. The sensor assembly may be affixed to the housing of the fastening tool and comprises a sensor for detecting the hidden structural member through the substrate member. An indicator in communication with the sensor is configured to notify a user when the sensor detects the hidden structural member. A method for locating a hidden structural member and inserting a fastener through a substrate member into the hidden structural member is also provided.

Abstract: An adjustable tool holder is configured for interchangeable use with a variety of tools provided with different connection elements. The connection elements include at least a first connection element configured for a first manner of connection with the tool holder and a second connection element configured for a second manner of connection with the tool holder. The tool holder includes a distally extending tool support operable to detachably support each of the tools. The tool support includes a first tool connector configured to releasably connect with the first connection element in the first manner of connection. The tool support includes a second tool connector configured to releasably connect with the second connection element in the second manner of connection.

Abstract: A work station includes a working surface configured to support a tool assembly, a base portion supporting the working surface, a table removably coupled to one or more of the working surface and the base portion, an aperture formed in the table, the aperture configured to selectively receive a suction device, and a downdraft surface positioned on at least one side of the table. The downdraft surface includes a plurality of recesses in fluid communication with the aperture, and the plurality of recesses are configured to generate a downdraft.

Abstract: A device for use with a wood-based structural element having an outer surface and inner surfaces defining a T-slot, wherein the T-slot has a central section that is open at the outer surface, and has a pair of undercut sections projecting from opposite sides of the central section, and the inner surfaces of the structural element include a pair of inner surfaces facing inward, the device comprising: a T-nut having an outer portion receivable in the central section of the T-slot, a screw-threaded bore, and an inner portion with a pair of clamping surfaces projecting from opposite sides of the outer portion; wherein the bore has a nominal cross-sectional area for receiving a threaded fastener, and the clamping surfaces on the T-nut have a combined surface area of about 10 times the cross-sectional area of the bore; and wherein the T-nut is configured for use with a wood-based structural element.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is the presented multipurpose device (fixture) for carrying and transporting items packed in soft bags (made of plastic, paper, etc. (including network (mesh) bags)) that makes it easy to carry and transport items in soft bags (with or without flexible handles) using: flexible handles, (and/or) the resistant force of the upper part of the packaging, (and/or) a node in the upper part for locking (retaining) the bag on the device and/or using friction force for locking (holding) the bag on the device and reducing the load on the locking element. The device combines maximum convenience in fastening and moving packages, with a minimum size, much smaller than all other devices for the same purpose. That allows you to carry the device in your pocket.

Abstract: A robot includes a first arm, a second arm, and a connector that connects the first arm and the second arm to each other in such a manner as to be rotatable around a vertical axis. The connector includes a columnar-shaped columnar section extending along the vertical axis and a first cover section extending from an outer peripheral surface of the columnar section in a direction intersecting the vertical axis. The second arm includes a main body section connected to the columnar section and a second cover section attached to the first cover section to surround a space in an enclosed state. The space is faced by at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface and a surface of the main body section located toward the first arm.

Abstract: A display system displaying information on a robot arm when the robot arm having a joint is moving, includes a plurality of imaging apparatuses imaging markers provided on the robot arm, a plurality of projection apparatuses projecting the information on the robot arm, and a control apparatus controlling operation of the projection apparatuses to project the information to follow the moving robot arm based on images of the markers captured by the imaging apparatuses.

Abstract: Cooperation among robots is a necessary feature of advanced manufacturing and many other applications. Disclosed are systems and methods for robots to identify each other using simultaneous infrared pulses and wireless messages in 5G or 6G. The wireless message can indicate the wireless address of the transmitting robot, and the infrared signal can indicate which robot, among many, is transmitting the wireless message. Thus the other robots can compare the arrival direction of the infrared signal with an optical image, and thereby localize the transmitting robot. The robots can then begin cooperative actions thereafter. The procedures are suitable for mobile robots in a self-driving and self-managing scenario, fixed and mobile robots cooperating to accomplish a task, and robots intermingled with humans. Multiple operating modes are illustrated across a wide range of industries and use cases.

Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus including a frame, a SCARA arm mounted to the frame at a shoulder joint having two links with at least one end effector dependent therefrom, the links defining an upper arm and a forearm, each end effector pivotally joined to the forearm at a wrist to rotate about a wrist axis, a drive section with at least one degree of freedom operably coupled to the arm to rotate the arm about a shoulder axis articulating extension and retraction, wherein the end effector is coupled to a wrist joint pulley so that extension and retraction effects rotation of the pulley and end effector as a unit about the wrist axis, wherein a height of the end effector is within a stack height profile of the wrist joint so that a total stack height is sized to conform with and pass through a pass-through of a slot valve.

Abstract: A method of processing objects using a programmable motion device is disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing an input conveyance system by which input bins of objects may be provided to a processing station that includes the programmable motion device that includes an end effector, perceiving at the processing station identifying indicia representative of an identity of a plurality of objects at an input area of the input conveyance system, grasping the an acquired object using the end effector, moving the acquired object toward an identified processing container using the programmable motion device, the identified processing container being associated with the identifying indicia and said identified processing container being provided as one of a plurality of processing containers at the processing station, and providing an output conveyance system in communication with the processing station, by which processing containers that contain processed objects may be provided.

Abstract: A method of manipulating boxes includes receiving a minimum box size for a plurality of boxes varying in size located in a walled container. The method also includes dividing a grip area of a gripper into a plurality of zones. The method further includes locating a set of candidate boxes based on an image from a visual sensor. For each zone, the method additionally includes, determining an overlap of a respective zone with one or more neighboring boxes to the set of candidate boxes. The method also includes determining a grasp pose for a target candidate box that avoids one or more walls of the walled container. The method further includes executing the grasp pose to lift the target candidate box by the gripper where the gripper activates each zone of the plurality of zones that does not overlap a respective neighboring box to the target candidate box.

Abstract: In a posture control method for a legged robot, target posture data of the legged robot is acquired where the target posture data is posture data corresponding to a target posture to which the legged robot needs to be adjusted; plantar force information of the legged robot is determined according to the target posture data, with a friction cone formed between the legged robot and a contact surface in contact with a foot of the legged robot as a constraint condition; and the constraint condition of the friction cone is introduced, the slippage of the legged robot is reduced, and the legged robot is stably controlled to be adjusted from a current posture to the target posture according to the plantar force information.

Abstract: A system for controlling a flexible joint robot includes a control input dimension conversion part configured to receive a control input of a robot and convert the Cartesian coordinate system of the control input to the rotating workspace coordinate system; an entire flexible joint robot dynamics part configured to receive the control input and a disturbance and output a control output by multiplying the control input reflecting the disturbance by at least one determinant; and a disturbance observer configured to reflect the estimated disturbance in the control input by calculating an estimated disturbance obtained by estimating the disturbance, wherein the disturbance observer includes a mutual reaction force removal part including a determinant for removing mutual reaction force between joints of the robot; a low-pass filter; and an estimated-disturbance dimension conversion part.

Abstract: This robot comprises: a finger that grips a workpiece; a motor that drives the finger; a driving current detection unit that detects a driving current of the motor; a gripper including a tactile sensor provided in the finger; a driving force calculation unit that calculates a driving force applied to the workpiece by the finger on the basis of a driving current value of the motor; a pressing force calculation unit that calculates a pressing force that the tactile sensor receives from the workpiece on the basis of a detection value of the tactile sensor; and a control unit that determines which of the driving force and the pressing force is to be used on the basis of a gripping force setting value that is a setting value of the gripping force applied to the workpiece by the finger and controls the gripping force using the value of the driving force or the pressing force which is determined to be used.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for controlling an instrument feeder device to engage with and/or control a medical instrument are discussed herein. For example, an instrument feeder device can be configured to couple to a drive output of a robotic arm and/or engage with an elongate shaft of a medical instrument. The drive output can be configured to control the engagement assembly to selectively engage with and/or retain the elongate shaft. A state of the engagement assembly can be determined based on an amount of force applied by the drive output, a position of the drive output, and/or other information.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system which comprises a workspace (3) storage module (5), at least one pointer (6) respectively associated with a gripper (4) of a robotic device (2), a module (8) for capturing the trajectory performed by the at least one pointer (6), a post-processing module (10) for determining a compatible trajectory of the one or more grippers (4), and a saving module (11), configured to save the compatible trajectory of each of the robotic devices (2).

Abstract: A display unit of this robot control device displays thereon an operation program that includes a direct training operation command prior to recording of positional information of a training point. When a worker starts a direct training operation by selecting a direct training operation command, a training point setting unit sets up a training point on the basis of the position and posture of a robot that have been acquired during a period when the worker was moving constituent members of the robot. A command generation unit generates a robot operation command in which the positional information of the training point set up by the training point setting unit is recorded.

Abstract: A learning device includes: an acquisition unit that acquires, from a robot capable of executing a predetermined operation, an image of an operation target after execution of the operation and a determined success/failure result of the operation; a learning unit that learns, based on the success/failure result, an estimation model in which the image is input and when each of pixels of the image is set as an operation position, an estimated success rate of each of the pixels is output; and a determination unit that determines a position of the operation next time such that the operation next time becomes a normal example of success while mixing a first selection method of selecting a maximum value point of the estimated success rate and a second selection method of selecting a probabilistic point according to a ratio of the estimated success rate to a sum of estimated success rate.

Abstract: A control device includes a moving machine operation unit for moving an end effector by operating a plurality of moving machines; an operating state data acquisition unit for acquiring operating state data indicating the operating states of the moving machines; an adaptive control execution unit for adjusting an output value of the end effector, in accordance with the operating state data acquired by the operating state data acquisition unit; and an input switching unit for switching the moving machines from which the operating state data acquisition unit acquires the operating state data, from a first moving machine to a second moving machine, in accordance with a predetermined command.

Abstract: A robotic arm angle interval inverse solving method and a robotic arm using the same are provided. The method includes: obtaining a joint angle calculation model and a differential relationship model of a target joint of the robotic arm; obtaining extreme arm angles corresponding to a joint angle of the differential relationship model at extreme values based on the differential relationship model; obtaining a joint arm angle interval corresponding to the target joint based on the extreme arm angle and the joint angle calculation model; and obtaining a target arm angle interval corresponding to the robotic arm based on the joint arm angle interval corresponding to the target joint of the robotic arm. In comparison with the existing method to solve the arm angle interval of the robotic arm, a more accurate arm angle interval can be obtained.

Abstract: A cooperative robot according to an embodiment is a cooperative robot including a driver, an arm, and a controller, wherein the arm includes a first plate, a connector arranged on one surface of the first plate and connecting the cooperative robot and the arm to each other, a second plate arranged to be spaced apart from the first plate in a first direction to have one surface facing another surface of the first plate, a loadcell arranged to be in contact with the other surface of the first plate and one surface of the second plate and measuring a load applied in the first direction to transmit the measured load to the controller, at least one support shaft arranged between the first plate and the second plate and extending in the first direction, and a grip gripping an object.

Abstract: This robot system includes a robot that includes torque sensors corresponding to joint axes. The robot system includes a sensor temperature determination unit that determines whether the temperature state of each of the torque sensors is an abnormal or appropriate temperature state on the basis of an output value of a temperature detection unit. The robot system includes an operation command unit that reduces at least one among the speed and the acceleration of a robot drive motor when there is a torque sensor of which the temperature state is an abnormal temperature state and not an appropriate temperature state.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including medium-encoded computer program products, for dynamic programming aids for programming workcell elements. An interactive robotic development system can issue commands to activate workcell elements. Each workcell element can have one or more preconfigured capabilities. A workcell element can be queried and at least one preconfigured capability can be obtained that represents an action that can be performed by the workcell element. A first user input in an interactive programming environment that creates a program element representing a workcell entity can be received. For the program element, corresponding program components can be determined. User input acting on the program element can be received, and the user input can indicate a selected program component. Within the interactive programming environment, an interactive user interface element that displays a capability pair that includes the program element and the corresponding program component can be generated.

Abstract: Described is a method of controlling movement of a mobile robot in the event of a localization failure. The method comprises, on an occurrence of the localization failure, receiving an image from an image sensor of the mobile robot. The method includes splitting received image into at least two vertical portions and determining if one of said at least two vertical portions is indicative of a passable path. The method includes controlling the mobile robot to travel along the passable path indicated by a selected one of said at least two vertical portions.